Apr 25, 2016 · Despite many years of extraction, Wales still has an immense source of many natural materials, and is responsible for many countries’ supplies from coal and slate to copper and steel. At one point, South Wales made up 40% of all coal exported by the UK. Rugby is the national sport of Wales.

May 24, 2021 · One of the most interesting facts about Wales is that in 2012, it became the first country in the world to have a long-distance footpath running the entire length of its coastline. The Wales Coast Path is 870 miles (1,400 km) long, and its highlights include the sections on Anglesey, Gwynedd including the Llyn Peninsula, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and the Gower …

Aug 29, 2021 · Top 15 Wales Facts For Kids . 1. Wales' National Day is St David's Day. St David is the patron saint of Wales. He was a Welsh Bishop in the sixth century, born in a city named... St David (which is the smallest city in the UK!). On 1 March, Welsh people celebrate St David's life with parades, food festivals and concerts, plus more. 2.

Mar 30, 2021 · In this post, I share some fun facts about Wales, which helps you to learn more about the Welsh culture, language and food. 1. The flag of Wales is really cool. Wales national flag is unlike any other national flags you know. It has a big dragon on it. The dragon has been the symbol of Wales for centuries, but it was not put on the Welsh flag until 1959.